WRITERS' RUMPUS

Kidlit Interview with Sarah Darer Littman

DANNA ZEIGER: With antisemitism continuing to rise nationally and globally, Sarah Darer Littman’s book SOME KIND OF HATE couldn’t be better-timed. Not only have recent inciting incidents sparked serious concern and heightened security in places of worship and schools, but they have cultivated genuine – and familiar – fear for Jewish people around the world.

INSTANT KARMA by Marissa Meyer: Is it love, hate, or … fate?

October 18, 2022 Laura Fineberg Cooper

Perfectionist and overachiever Prudence Daniels casts judgment on those around her and finds most people seriously lacking. High on her list of disappointments is her lab partner Quint Erickson, who waltzes in late for their end-of-year presentation.

Interview With Children’s Book Author Laura Gehl…and a Giveaway!

October 14, 2022 Hilary Margitich

HAPPY OWL-OWEEN, everybody!!! Yes…yes, I know it’s supposed to be Halloween, but today we are celebrating the launch of Laura Gehl’s brand-new picture book, Happy

KidLit Interview with the Fabulous Author, VALERIE BOLLING

October 11, 2022 Carol Gordon Ekster

CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Having connected with Valerie through New England SCBWI, I have been amazed to watch Valerie’s career blossom in a short time. She’s

Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good

October 7, 2022 Joyce Audy Zarins

“Can a trip to Midgard help a bad god grow a conscience?” Louie Stowell Loki savors being the god of mischief and chaos. Odin, the

Meet the Fords: A Family You Won’t Soon Forget

October 4, 2022 Keri Demers

On the night of that child’s 4th birthday in March 2015, they looked their mother straight in the eye (still wearing their favorite Elsa gown from the day’s birthday festivities) and proudly declared, “Mom, I’m not a boy. I’m a girl. In my heart and in my brain.”

OCTOBER Middle Grade and Young Adult Opportunities

September 30, 2022 Lexi Donahue

Welcome to the MG/YA Opportunities post! Find all of the monthly opportunities on the MG/YA support page! All opportunities listed are available to anyone with an

October Picture Book Opportunities

September 27, 2022 Marianne Knowles

Happy Fall! Or Spring for those who are south of the equator. OCTOBER EVENTS Challenges, Contests, Mentorships, Awards, and Events Webinars & Conferences Multi-Week Courses

Bringing Up a Writing Family: A Kidlit Journey with Award-Winning Author Jane Yolen

September 23, 2022 René Bartos

René Bartos: I am so excited to be able to chat with author Jane Yolen today! Welcome to Writers’ Rumpus Jane! I am humbled and

How NOT to become a published author

September 20, 2022 Laura Fineberg Cooper

There are many useful books and posts to help you get your completed manuscript published, but if you’re bound and determined NOT to become a published author, avoid them like the plague. Instead, here are 10 quick and easy tips to help you remain safely unpublished.

The Kitchen Pantry Scientist Math for Kids: An Interview with Rebecca Rapoport and Allanna Chung

September 16, 2022 Dianna Sanchez

Math for Kids does indeed include a wide range of fun and interesting math activities for children, but it pairs each activity with a brief biography of the mathematician who inspired that activity. Reminiscent of biographical anthologies such as Bygone Badass Broads and She the People, this book gives kids a peek into the intriguing and complicated lives of mathematicians.